States of Becoming

The Aesthetica Art Prize celebrates 20 years with a bold show of visionary practitioners working in film, photography, painting, sculpture and much more.

This article appears in full in Issue 132 of Aesthetica Magazine.

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States of Becoming:
Aesthetica Art Prize 2026

This month, Aesthetica opened the 20th edition of the Aesthetica Art Prize with a bold exhibition at York Art Gallery, which will run until November.

Atmospheric Scenes from
the 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize

Five photographers from the Aesthetica Art Prize who evoke a haunting and tense atmosphere, where familiar scenes take on new, unexpected meaning.

Aesthetica Art Prize:
2026 Winners Announced

We announce the 2026 Aesthetica Art Prize winners: Felipe Castelblanco and DIVA, who were announced at the opening of the exhibition at York Art Gallery.